Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip
Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
Years of reporting on Syria, the road to Damascus and the fall of al-Assad
What returning to Syria in the midst of the euphoria and horror of uncovering the al-Assads' mass graves felt like.
Zelensky’s slow shift toward negotiating for Ukraine’s future
A new U.S. president and battlefield realities appear to be pushing Zelensky, who had long insisted on fighting for every inch of occupied land, to the table.
To evade Assad’s secret police, Syrians developed a code language
Fear of the regime was so pervasive that Syrians felt they could never speak freely, even in their own homes.
On This Day, Dec. 23: Japan’s ex-PM Hideki Tojo executed
On Dec. 23, 1948, former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo and six other Japanese war leaders were hanged in Tokyo under sentence of the Allied War Crimes Commission.
Famous birthdays for Dec. 23: Eddie Vedder, Finn Wolfhard
Musician Eddie Vedder turns 60 and actor Finn Wolfhard turns 22, among the famous birthdays for Dec. 23.
Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana
As the CDC confirmed a severe case in Louisiana of a patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California related to the virus.
Supreme Court to hear TikTok case before ban deadline
TikTok's case is set for oral argument on Jan. 10, nine days before the site is scheduled to be shut down.
‘Know Your Enemy’ podcast gets why Taylor Swift drives conservatives crazy
Two leftists bros started the 'Know Your Enemy' podcast to help listeners understand America's right wing rather than ridicule and demonize it.
Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey – and authorities have ‘no clue’ who is flying them
Large drones have been spotted flying over New Jersey and New York City in recent weeks - but no one knows who's operating them.
Most mispronounced words of 2024
Trying to keep up with the latest trends is difficult enough, especially when you don't know how to pronounce them.
